Though abortion in Wyoming is currently legal due to a temporary court injunction, you might question how the overturning of Roe v. Wade affected the country as a whole.
When the Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, they overturned Roe v. Wade by declaring that abortion was not a constitutional right. What’s more, the decision turned the power to determine abortion laws back to the states.
It’s easy to turn to social media or your peers to learn which states now allow abortion. But there can also be confusion when trying to figure this out.
We’re here as a resource so you can get the facts. If you have an unplanned pregnancy, it’s crucial that you receive an ultrasound to protect your health before making a decision. Schedule an appointment today to learn more.
Where Do the States Fall?
Learning more about each state’s abortion laws requires careful research; news articles and videos may not show the whole picture.
In short, the states that allow abortion without restrictions are the following:
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Oregon
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- Vermont
- Washington, D.C.
Other states restrict abortion based on how far along you are (your gestational age). These include:
- Arizona (15 weeks)
- California (Viability)
- Connecticut (Viability)
- Delaware (Viability)
- Florida (6 weeks)
- Georgia (6 weeks)
- Hawaii (Viability)
- Illinois (Viability)
- Kansas (22 weeks)
- Maine (Viability)
- Maryland (Viability)
- Massachusetts (24 weeks)
- Michigan (Viability)
- Montana (Viability)*
- Nebraska (12 weeks)
- Nevada (24 weeks)
- New Hampshire (24 weeks)
- North Carolina (12 weeks)
- Ohio (22 weeks)
- Pennsylvania (24 weeks)
- Rhode Island (Viability)
- South Carolina (6 weeks)
- Utah (22 weeks)*
- Virginia (Viability)
- Washington (Viability)
- Wisconsin (22 Weeks)
- Wyoming (Viability)* – due to a temporary court injunction
*The states with asterisks have abortion bans blocked by courts.
Other states that are not listed either ban abortion or allow it only in specific circumstances (i.e., rape or incest).
I’m Pregnant. What’s Next?
It can seem easy to make a pregnancy decision if you’re considering abortion and live in a state that allows it. However, your health and well-being should be your top priority.
You can receive an ultrasound after a positive pregnancy test at our center. The next step is to receive limited STI/STD testing, discuss your pregnancy options, and learn the side effects and risks of abortion.
Review our pre-abortion checklist because your health and future matters. We’re here to answer your questions as you weigh your options.
Request a no-cost, confidential appointment today.
True Care Women’s Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortions.